Category Archives: art

Hulla D.I.Y. Dojo Kids

Posted on 2016/09/18 by circuskitchen

Sunday, September 18th 2016 Courtesy of Aunt Heather and Uncle Joe’s basement in Hull, it is with deep sobriety and sombre gratitude that I am humbled by the honor of presenting to you now, for the first time IN the … Continue reading →

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Ambulance of the Future

Posted on 2016/09/14 by circuskitchen

September 14th 2016   Gavin let me document this drawing of his [see below], about which he says:       So, the two things under it are the thrusters that make it hover.  If you look very closely at … Continue reading →

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OHIO THANKSGIVING 2015 VIDEOS

Posted on 2015/11/29 by circuskitchen

Thanksgiving 2015 at Rolling Acres Farm in Somerset Ohio! 2015-11-25 OHIO OR BUST [1:18]:   2015-11-26 OHIO COUSINS [1:06]:   2015-11-27 PAINTING OF THE FACES [1:27]:    

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That’s Why I Need More Hot Milk Daddy

Posted on 2014/09/04 by circuskitchen

September 4th, 2014 (Memory courtesy of Daddy + Facebook. ♥)   ♥

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Fraidy Zoo by Thyra Heder

Posted on 2014/01/27 by circuskitchen

January 27th 2014 Tobin Montessori welcomed the return of former student now author/illustrator, Thyra Heder!  She shared her (then) latest publication, Fraidy Zoo, with our kindergardeners. 2014-01-27 Tobin Fraidy Zoo [2mins, 33 seconds]:   Here’s to happy returns with future … Continue reading →

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Daddy’s NEW BIKE

Posted on 2011/09/10 by circuskitchen

September 10th 2011   2011-09-10 Daddy Got a NEW BIKE [0:34 seconds]:   ♥♥♥

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The Beginning of a *Beautiful* Friendship

Posted on 2011/07/15 by circuskitchen

July 2011 Here is when ClaraJane and her Auntie became BFFs, and Amanda became her Godmother. ♥♥ 2011-07 CJ & Aunt Amanda [1:53]:   Dear Aunt Amanda:  Will you be my Godmother?  Love, ClaraJane ♥ ♥♥

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Wedding TOAST by Brother Rob

Posted on 2010/08/15 by circuskitchen

August 15th 2010 On the occasion of our first wedding anniversary, my incomparable brother Robert gave us this priceless video toast. 2010-08-15 TOAST [5:44]:   Thank you Robert.  You’re amazing and hilarious.  I love you brother! ♥♥♥

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Young Cousin Jason Doing Impressions

Posted on 2000/09/12 by circuskitchen

***September 2000*** Here is my young cousin JASON doing impressions* for me in Michigan on my way cross country in September of 2000. 2000-09 YOUNG COUSIN JASON DOING IMPRESSIONS [2:07]:  *Sean Connery, Robin Williams, Guatemalan Dude from The Birdcage. And … Continue reading →

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